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Public health approach to address maternal mortality

Indian Journal of Public Health, 2012
Reducing maternal mortality is one of the major challenges to health systems worldwide, more so in developing countries that account for nearly 99% of these maternal deaths.
Sanjay K Rai, K Anand, Puneet Misra, Shashi Kant, Ravi Prakash Upadhyay   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Interaction of FXTAS Family History and College Degree Attainment Predicts Trajectories of Cognitive and Motor Symptoms in FMR1 Premutation Carrier Women

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The present longitudinal study focuses on FMR1 premutation carrier women during midlife and early old age (n = 115). Bringing together the genetic risk factor of a family history of FXTAS and the environmental protective factor of higher education, the goal of the study was to determine how these factors potentially interact to predict self ...
Jinkuk Hong, Leann Smith DaWalt, Jessica Klusek, Elizabeth M. Berry‐Kravis, Marsha Mailick   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A population-based estimation of maternal mortality in Lagos State, Nigeria using the indirect sisterhood method

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Background Pregnancy and delivery deaths represent a risk to women, particularly those living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This population-based survey was conducted to provide estimates of the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in Lagos ...
Kikelomo Ololade Wright, Temiloluwa Fagbemi, Victoria Omoera, Taiwo Johnson, Adedayo Ayodele Aderibigbe, Basit Baruwa, Folashade Oludara, Olusegun Ogboye, Donald Imosemi, Olufemi Omololu, Babatunde Odugbemi, Oluwatoni Adeyemi, Adenike Omosun, Ibironke Akinola, Modupe Akinyinka, Mobolanle Balogun, John Abe, Bamidele Sadiku, Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas, Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo   +19 more
doaj   +1 more source

Analysis of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal mortality trends, 2011–2021 [PDF]

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem
Objective: to analyze the time-series trend for maternal mortality before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: ecological time-series study in the state of São Paulo and in its seventeen Regional Health Departments.
Mariana Vitor Peppe, Fernanda Bruzadelli Paulino da Costa, Livia Sanches Pedrilio, Caio Antonio de Campos Prado, Ana Cyntia Paulin Baraldi, Juliana Stefanello   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Equine models in translational medicine: A comparative approach to human health

Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
This diagram summarizes and contrasts rodent and equine models, outlining their strengths, limitations, and applications. Horses offer naturally occurring diseases, genetic and physiological similarities to humans, and suitability for longitudinal and clinical‐scale studies.
Shayan Boozarjomehri Amnieh, Katarzyna Ropka‐Molik   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Retrospective Study On Maternal Deaths And Its Causes In A Tertiary Care Teaching Institute In Northern Telangana

Perspectives In Medical Research, 2019
Background: Maternal mortality is a strong indicator for measuring the health care provided to the women by any society. Although pregnancy is considered physiological at times it leads to morbidity and even death.
Satyaprabha S1, Vivekananda A2, Mythreai3, Wilson V4
doaj  

Four Years Maternal Missed Mortality Ratio and Mortality Index at A Tertiary  Care Hospital in Azad Kashmir

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal
Objective: To calculate the Maternal Near Miss Mortality Ratio and Mortality Index at a tertiary care hospital in a developing country with limited healthcare resources. Study Design: Retrospective analytical study.
Ambreen Ehsan, Maryam Zubair, Abida Islam, Amera Tariq, Umairah Yaqub, Nosheena Shabbir   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors associated with maternal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: an ecological study

BMC Public Health, 2009
Background Maternal health is one of the major worldwide health challenges. Currently, the unacceptably high levels of maternal mortality are a common subject in global health and development discussions.
Hernández Valentín, Gil Ruth, Alvarez Jose, Gil Angel   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of Maternal Mortality and its Associated Causes at Shinyanga Regional Hospital in Tanzania [PDF]

Women’s Health Bulletin, 2017
Background: Maternal mortality remains a public health concern in low income countries particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where majority (62%) of maternal deaths occurs.
Oscar E Mapunda, Sia E Msuya, Ntuli A. Kapologwe, Beatrice John, Damian J Damian, Michael J Mahande   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The obstinate maternal mortality ratio for Malawi: beyond the Obstetrician

Malawi Medical Journal, 2007
No Abstract. Malawi Medical Journal Biology Vol. 19 (1) 2007: pp.
Meguid, T, Mshelia, S, Chiudzu, G M, Kafulafula, G, Masache, E   +4 more
openaire   +3 more sources